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Vice president of operations resume example

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This example follows a fictional operations executive with 18 years of experience, most recently leading operations for a multi-site manufacturer. Executive readers want to know the size of the business, what changed under this leader and how they work with peers. The summary states scope in a single line, and each bullet connects a decision to a business result such as margin, on-time delivery or safety. Early career roles are folded into a short line so the page stays focused on the last decade.

Professional template. Dana Holloway is a fictional person; every detail is made up for this example.

Dana Holloway

Vice President of Operations | Multi-Site Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Operational Turnarounds

Summary

Operations executive with 18 years in manufacturing and distribution, most recently leading four plants, 900 employees and a $210 million cost base. Builds steady operating rhythms, strong plant leaders and safety cultures that hold up under growth. Partners closely with finance, sales and the CEO on planning and capital decisions.

Experience

Vice President of Operations, Multi-site industrial manufacturer 2019 to Present
  • Lead operations across four plants and two distribution centers, with nine direct reports and about 900 employees.
  • Raised on-time delivery from 86% to 95% in two years by standardizing planning and weekly plant reviews.
  • Cut recordable injury rate by about 40% through a plant-floor safety program led by front-line supervisors.
  • Guided an $18 million capital plan for automation and line upgrades, delivered on budget over three years.
Director of Plant Operations, Regional consumer goods company 2013 to 2019
  • Ran two plants with 350 employees, improving gross margin by about three points through scrap reduction and better scheduling.
  • Led the integration of an acquired plant, aligning systems, staffing and quality standards within 12 months.
  • Built a supervisor development program that filled most plant leadership openings from within.
Earlier roles: Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Production Supervisor, Manufacturing companies in the Midwest 2007 to 2013
  • Progressed from supervisor to plant manager, leading lean and quality programs at each step.
  • Managed teams of up to 150 people across three shifts.
  • Earned a site recognition award for reducing changeover time on a high-volume line.

Skills

Multi-site operations leadership · Supply chain and S&OP · Lean manufacturing · Capital planning · Safety culture · Mergers and integration · Executive team partnership · Talent development

Certifications

  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Education

  • MBA, state university
  • B.S. Industrial Engineering, state university

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